100 likes | 275 Views
New Echota Traditional Cultural Property Study. David Grachen Project Development Manager FHWA Georgia Division. Background. No resident tribes in Georgia No tribally-owned lands / reservations 15 tribes have ancestral linkage Tribal consultation efforts in Southeast. Case Study.
E N D
New EchotaTraditional Cultural Property Study David Grachen Project Development Manager FHWA Georgia Division
Background No resident tribes in Georgia No tribally-owned lands / reservations 15 tribes have ancestral linkage Tribal consultation efforts in Southeast
Case Study Specific project in Northwest Georgia One example of proactive consultation approach with Cherokee
Goals of New Echota Study Conduct effective consultation with Cherokee Document process and tribal consultation basics Serve as a learning tool or best practice model for us and others Help Georgia build trust and further relationships with Cherokee and other non-traditional partners
Project Development Early coordination with Tribes – 07/00 Consultant contract initiated – 10/00 DOE to SHPO – 08/02 Documentation and video complete – 11/02 Keeper boundary confirmation – 05/03 Deliverables to Tribes – 9/03 Phase II activities – ongoing
Funding $200,000 in PE funds Other funding $10,000 in funds from HQ $5,000 in TA funds from SRC $10,000 in Marketing funds from SRC $100,000 in Environmental Streamlining funds from HQ for Phase II activities
New Echota TCP Study Watch video
Phase II Activities Continued consultation with tribes Concept Meeting with all partners Evaluating possible land acquisition • Lusk Tract • Gilbert Tract
Summary • New Echota TCP study is a success story for Georgia • Advances FHWA’s Environmental Stewardship and Streamlining VFG • Study has helped GDOT and FHWA further relationships with Tribes and other non-traditional partners • Set stage for additional achievements as project development continues